micrometeorology
Syllables
mi-cro-me-te-o-rol-o-gy
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkrəˌmiːtiːəˈrɒlədʒi/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
micro- + meteor- + -ology
Micrometeorology is a noun meaning the study of local atmospheric phenomena. It's divided into eight syllables (mi-cro-me-te-o-rol-o-gy) with stress on 'rol'. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, influenced by its Greek-derived morphology.
Definitions
- 1
The study of atmospheric phenomena on a local scale.
“Researchers are using micrometeorology to understand urban heat islands.”
“The micrometeorology of the vineyard influences grape development.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rol'). The first and fifth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. me — Open syllable, long vowel.. te — Open syllable, long vowel.. o — Open syllable, schwa.. rol — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. o — Open syllable, schwa.. gy — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Every vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel sound.
- Non-rhotic 'r' in GB English simplifies syllable division.
- Vowel clusters /tiːə/ are maintained in standard pronunciation.
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